Japanese karaoke songs that excite men in their 20s

I love youuu!HoneyWorks feat. Chuutan

Sukicchu-no! feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks

The song “Sukicchu-no!” by HoneyWorks and Chu-tan.

Compared to the previous track “Kawaikute Gomen,” this one tones down the cutesy, coquettish elements and overall delivers a more traditionally girly vibe.

The vocal range is mid2B to hiC, which is slightly high for a typical female vocal piece, but since the song shines through breath work—like breaths and consonants—to enhance its charm, the overall difficulty is on the lower side.

It’s a track that’s sure to be a hit among girls or at mixers.

SAY KOU SHOWRobert Akiyama

Robert Akiyama “SAY KOU SHOW” (official music video & making-of), directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa

Robert Akiyama’s masterpiece “SAY KOU SHOW.” It’s a relatively recent song, and with its lyrics packed full of dirty jokes, it seems to land better with people in their twenties and up than with teens.

Despite being a comic song, it features a groovy, smooth melody.

The vocal range is narrow and mostly sits in the lower to mid register, so most men can sing it in the original key without trouble.

It’s a song that’s more about expression than technique, so it’s best performed with exaggerated facial expressions in true Akiyama style.

Endless road19

19 (Juke) “Endless Road” (Live at Shibuya Public Hall, 2001.11.21)

The folk duo 19, who gained popularity with their orthodox musical style.

While they’re categorized as a folk duo, their sound is actually closer to rock, and they even have songs with a rough, rock-like arrangement.

Among them, the one I particularly recommend is Hatenonai Michi (Endless Road).

There’s a single high note near the end of the chorus, but it’s not so high that you need to use mixed voice; if you sing it in the right key, you should be able to handle it without trouble.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

BluebirdIkimonogakari

Blue Bird – Ikimonogakari (Full)

It’s a song that gained high recognition after being used as an opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.

People in their twenties are essentially a generation that grew up listening to Ikimonogakari, so anything by Ikimonogakari is sure to get everyone excited.

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

It’s the opening theme song of the anime “Neon Genesis Evangelion.” Since the anime aired in 1995, most people in my generation haven’t actually seen it.

Even so, it’s such a well-known song that it still gets everyone excited.

Happy SynthesizerEasyPop feat. Megurine Luka, GUMI

Happy Synthesizer / Megurine Luka GUMI

It’s a Vocaloid song.

The choreography was created by the dancer “Melochin.” It’s a well-known track in the “odottemita” (dance cover) category, with over 2 million video views.

When I learned the choreography and danced it at karaoke, the crowd went wild.

Roling starYUI

YUI – Rolling Star (Official Audio)

This is a song that was used as an opening theme for the anime BLEACH.

It’s an easy song to get excited about for both BLEACH fans and YUI fans.

That’s because the tempo is upbeat, and you can belt out the end of the chorus like a shout.